Dear future host family, I’m looking forward to meeting you. I want to tell something about myself in this letter. My name is Elif and I am currently 16, but when my high school year starts, I will be 17. I live in the Netherlands. I live in a small village with my mom and stepfather, my sister and my … Read More
Valentina
Dear family, Hello! My name is Valentina. I am 15 years old. I was born on an island of Spain. My mother is from Brazil and my father from Spain. I love the island where I live. It is beautiful, safe, I have my home, my friends, my cat and my school. The chance to stay with a family in … Read More
Miguel
Hello future host family, my name is Miguel, I am about to turn 16 as of I write this letter. I am from Brazil, but I currently live in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and have lived here for the last 10 years. I speak Portuguese, English (and Arabic) and am currently learning French in school. I … Read More
Erlantz
My name is Erlantz. I am 16 years old. I live in Germany with my mom and my younger sister. The rest of my family lives in Spain, but we often go there to visit them. Sometimes my grandparents come to Germany and stay here for two weeks, but mostly, we go to Spain and visit them when we have … Read More
Luka from Georgia
ear Host Family, My name is Luka, and I am from Georgia. I am really excited to be a participant in this Exchange Program and I can’t wait to meet you in person! Firstly, I would like to thank you for selecting me, welcoming me into your home and giving me this exceptional opportunity to live with your family. I … Read More
Daiya
Hello! I’m excited to introduce myself. I have a family of five and a dog. My dog stays at my grandmother’s house, so I always play with him when I visit. Sometimes, my family and I go to my grandmother’s house to eat together. I am a quiet and shy person, but I try to be kind to everyone. One … Read More
Antonina (Tonya)
Hello, my dear Host Family! My name is Antonina, but everyone calls me Tonya. I’m 15 years old. I am from Russia. I am very excited about the opportunity to take part in the exchange program, to have a chance to live and study in the USA and to get acquainted with American culture and traditions. I would like to … Read More
Edith – Scholarship Recipient
Dear Host Family, I am Edith. First of all, thank you so much for opening the doors of your home to me and giving me the chance to live this incredible experience. I’m both nervous and excited, but mostly I can’t wait to get to know you and start this adventure! I’d like to share a little about myself so … Read More
Emilia
Dear host family, dear host parents, Thank you so much for considering me as a potential exchange student for your family. My name is Emilia, and I’m currently in the 10th grade in Germany. I am excited about the chance to learn from your family and experiencing life in the U.S. I am very interested in your culture, history, traditions, … Read More
Margherita
Dear future host family, I’m Margherita and I live with my mom, my dad and my brother Lorenzo. My mom works in school canteens and is also a yoga instructor. I always tell her everything about my life and she’s always open to listen and understand me. My dad on the other hand, works for a company that keeps him … Read More